International Commerce

Bermuda’s Reinsurance Companies Want to Take Over Governments’ Insurance Coverages

News Analysis: Bermuda’s Reinsurance Companies want to take over Governments’ Insurance Coverages for the Profit Potential therein. To their credit, these Companies are being Pro-Active in seeking Certain “Insurable” areas of coverage currently offered by Nations.

Since the Bermuda Reinsurance Industry is trying to find growth, it is engaging in Due Diligence to find Profitable Opportunities with Acceptable Levels of Risk.

Natural Catastrophe Risk versus Economic Catastrophe Risk are both covered by this Vital Industry. Through increased Technology, additional data is available for the proper assessment of Catastrophes [Natural or Economic]. The recent Typhoon  in the Philippines, as an example,  suggests that such a Large Event might be covered if there were Insurance [Reinsurance] Policies.  Insurance Coverage  could aid a stricken area substantially. Economic Catastrophes are becoming more known through Internet Cyber-Attacks, for example, against huge Data Bases, for one. The loss of Pertinent Information could destroy its owner’s Economic Viability. Reinsurance would help against Catastrophic Loss.

When Evaluating the need for Insurance and Reinsurance, Governments, Corporations, and Individuals should remember: “Stormy Days Will Occur”. Reality. 

Reference: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20131114/BUSINESS04/131119876

Airline Passengers’ Behavior Screening of Little Value

News Analysis: Airline Passengers’ Behavior Screening is of little value. The United States General Accounting Office has determined the Process of “Next-To-No-Value”. All too often, Important Criteria in establishing such a methodology may be ignored. As examples: “Are passengers exhausted and are acting differently because of this?” or “Are they irritable because of incessant crying by a baby during their flight?” or “Did the Airline Food ‘not agree with them?”. These simple Realities of Flight Situations occur daily. Would A Transportation Security Agency [TSA] Officer be aware of these Conditions Precedent to his first sight of a passenger at an airport? Absolutely not. It is highly likely that these ‘TSA’ “Behaviorists” place little value on such realities anyway.

Many people are of the firm idea that the Overwhelming Amount Of Money spent on “Airport Security” is in reality a “Job Employment Project” by the U.S. Federal Government. ‘TSA’ employees would be considered ‘Unemployed’ without their hire by this Agency [and be shown as such on Federal Labor Statistics]. This reality would be of great embarrassment to the ‘White House’ in Washington, D.C. of course.

One must ask: For the Billions of Dollars spent EACH YEAR on “Airport Security” for “Catching ‘Terrorists'” [as this Federal Program was initially touted], how many REAL “Terrorists” are captured by ‘TSA’, EACH YEAR?

A Government can Ill-afford to Squander Away Scarce Monies, especially when it has a $17,000,000,000,000.00+ Deficit on its books. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kfzqpk8

Canadian Government’s Successful Budget Concept Should be Studied by Other Nations

News Analysis: Canadian Government’s successful Budget Concept was actualized by a Steadfast Discipline. This occurred through increasing Private Business Momentum [thereby increasing tax receipts] as well as containing Irrelevant Spending. Now, the country’s Deficit has been greatly reduced. It now offers Survivability if another Global Turndown were to occur.

All too often, Economic Downturns are ‘attacked’ by Governments through Profligate Spending. What is not understood by the Country Leaders is the fact: The amount spent may be less important than to which that money is allocated.

A Country sometimes panders to its  leader’s desire to attain “Celestial Standing” in the nation’s history. If it has Weak Legislators, they act as his Minions and create an ill-conceived law. So, a Program is  Ordered TO HIS Citizens;  ‘Named’ in his honor, it feeds his ego but does nothing but Delay Economic Recovery. It is a definite Economic  Impediment if it is poorly designed and executed. The timing cannot be worse:  Continued unemployment and low earnings of the citizenry are compounded by additional Personal Expenditures Mandated by the Program.

Fortunately, for Canadians, their Government is far more Prescient than that of some Nearby Nations.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/k5nzzzu

Customs Union, Led By Russia, Increases Other Nations’ Interest

News Analysis:  Customs Union, led by Russia, increases other Nations’ interest by offering Economic Growth Possibilities not to be ‘matched’ by the European Union. The Voluminous Natural Resources of the Custom Union Signatories, if added to, by other interested countries, would be ‘One of a Kind’. The shared interests of China and India offer the Customs Union enormous business opportunities not available in Europe. A Economic Triumvirate as such, would be a Powerhouse second to none.

The Best Economic Future for the Nations contemplating the Customs Union lies in their becoming its Members. Reality.

Reference: http://www.bne.eu/storyf5521/Central_Asia_states_press_ahead_with_moves_to_join_Customs_Union

Global Warming Impacts Russia

News Analysis: Global Warming impacts Russia in various ways. Consider the Positive: The Russians adaptation to this change may provide them with Financial Opportunities Galore in this “Land of Plenty”. To wit: Shrinking Ice Levels in the Arctic Ocean allow for a greater number of Vessels and Faster Ship Travel from Europe to Asia and vice versa; Warmer waters should bring additional species of fish into the area for harvesting; Surface Mining, for smaller operations in particular, may be enhanced by the lack of ice in many areas; New methods in Agronomy might allow for Short Season Farming where Perma-frost is abating; Investors might also consider investing in “River Craft” Boat Yards. Siberian Transportation by this method will become more advantageous; due to both lack of ice in certain areas as well as higher water levels thereon.

Investors, who might consider Siberian Opportunities must take a point of view that: “The Drinking Glass is ‘Half-Full’; rather than ‘Half-Empty'”. That Concept, in conjunction with “Thinking Outside The Box”, Due Diligence, Adequate Capitalization, and Tenacity will lead them to Financial Success in Russia. The World Belongs to the Aggressive.

Reference: http://barentsobserver.com/en/nature/2013/11/russia-most-affected-global-warming-12-11

Aluminum and the “Law of Supply and Demand”

News Analysis:  The “Law of Supply and Demand” [LSD] remains unassailable even regarding Non-Ferrous Aluminum.  The Bauxite Mining-Aluminum Smelting capacities of countries has far exceeded demand for the Metal. Since the ‘Supply’ Portion of ‘LSD’ has not been effectively curtailed, logic would dictate the ‘Demand’ Side be addressed. 

The light weight of Aluminum, in general, and more specifically the ‘Hybrid’ Aluminum-Lithium [which is even lighter] have been making steady in-roads in aircraft fabrication. As Metallurgists invent even lighter Aluminum Alloys the products should increase in Aircraft fabrication.

Ship Construction is another important market on the “Demand Side’ of Aluminum. Primarily “Plate Stock” in designation [rather than typical ‘Sheet Stock’ for aircraft’ fabrication] much greater tonnage can be ‘digested’ through its use in this industry. Since Saline-Induced Corrosion is substantially mitigated by using Non-Ferrous Aluminum, its acceptability should be enhanced.

Additionally, its ease of being machined and/or formed may reduce ‘Touch Labor” as compared to Steel.

Demand for Aluminum is a viable proposition for the Automobile Industry. Sheet stock is lighter in weight than steel [which has been the mainstay of automobile fabrication].  By merely adding or substituting totally, body components with Aluminum, better fuel saving is realized by drivers. Great tonnage of current Aluminum Stockpiles could readily be absorbed by this Industry.

Railroad “Box-Cars” made from Aluminum would consume vast amounts of the metal. The cars, then as-made, would be lighter and allow a Locomotive to pull more of them than heavier Steel cars. 

If the Government and Aluminum Supply Holders emphasize these other Demand uses, “Equilibrium” can be achieved. These “Demand” Industries are the largest potential consumers of the Metal. To resolve the current “Supply” Problem quickly, they should not be ignored.

Reference: http://www.bjreview.com.cn/business/txt/2013-11/11/content_577151.htm

Peruvian “Pisco” Prominence Predominates: European Union Declares

News Analysis: Peruvian “Pisco” has been designated as the originator of the Grape Alcohol. Chile had contested Peru’s claim to creation, but lost. The increasing popularity of this drink with its “Bird” name is increasing.

Pisco is made by distilling Grape Juice in Copper Pot Stills. It is then aged in barrels and later bottled. Customer internationally range from France, America, Argentine, Russia, Colombia, United, Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Poland, and others.

The ‘interesting’ Drink is helping Peru and Chile [another Pisco Producer] earn additional foreign revenues.  As the popularity of Pisco increases around the Globe [especially in China], both countries will earn handsomely. Entrepreneurs should consider investing in companies in the two producing countries which create Pisco.

Reference: http://santiagotimes.cl/eu-decision-peru-birthplace-pisco-leaves-sour-taste/

Mariel, Cuba, Readies Its Deep Draft Harbor for Greater Commerce

News Analysis: Mariel, Cuba, readies its Deep Draft Harbor for arrival of larger ships. It  is merely 35 kilometers [22 miles] west of  Havana’s International Airport. As such, Global Customers will find it convenient to engage in discussions, in Mariel, with the Cubans.

The Archaic U.S. Embargo should be immediately trashed as a Worthless Anachronism of past Myopic “Cold War” Thinking. Beyond hurting the Cuban People, it created an “Ogre Image” of America. Such maintained “Juvenile” Behavior by the United States has harmed, and is presently harming,  relations with other countries in both Central and South America [and elsewhere as well].

The Administration in Washington, D.C. should realize that International Trade leads to increased wealth for Countries. America needs jobs NOW for its citizens as well as more inflow of funds from increased commerce. Negative rhetoric creates no jobs; Willing trade, amongst nations, does.

There is no “Insignificant Country” when it comes to importance of Global Commerce. A Large Beach is made from many Small Grains of Sand.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kwoq43n

A Guyana Ice Shortage Limits Fishing Industry

News Analysis: A Guyana Ice Shortage has hampered its Fishing Industry’s prospects. Since it is absolutely required to keep the fish caught, chilled, ice in the ships’ holds must be available. The pricing currently established for ice is too high for the Market of Fishermen.

Entrepreneurs, who become aware of this ‘Demand/Supply” quandary [as it relates to Price] may want to think about investment in acquiring Ice Production Equipment for Guyana. Minimal Capital would be required and the demand should be significant for ice.

A smart businessman realizes: “In Adversity, Are The Seeds Of Prosperity”. One should look, think smart, then act.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/mobf8d7

Aurora Airlines Debuts Siberia-Wide Travel

News Analysis:  Aurora Airlines debuts Siberia-wide travel for this remote area of Russia.The Russia Far East, with Khabarovsk and Vladivostok, being its important business cities, should see an increase in Russian as well as Foreigners travelers.  The beauty of Siberia along with the graciousness of its residents should act as a ‘Catalyst for Commerce’. Additionally, Aurora Airlines decision to increase its fleet with Safe and Reliable Airbus A319 Aircraft will give passengers Customer  Confidence.

The Challenging Environment of Siberia during the Winter, may be overcome through the use of Mega-Temp™ Insulation in its aircraft, buildings, buses, trains, and such. The Siberian-Proven Mega-Temp™ Technology should  be employed wherever Severe Weather is to be expected. This Insulation has performed extremely well in Siberian Mining Trucks for many years and can do the same for the other mentioned applications.

As more people  visit various areas of Siberia via Aurora Airlines, Foreign Investment should quickly occur. Businessmen with foresight should consider the Russian Far East as a “Honeypot” of Investment Opportunities.

The desire of President Vladimir Putin, along with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, to quickly develop Siberia means Investors will have those  very capable leaders to encourage Government Personnel to move forward. Already, Dmitry Medvedev has assumed the  lead of a “Far East Development Authority”.

Vladimir Putin’s Resoluteness is legendary internationally; A better ally, in a World Leader, it has been said,  one cannot hope to find. As development grows in Siberia, an Entrepreneur can rely on his and Dmitry Medvedev’s leaderships to ‘make things work’ towards Siberia’s future prosperity.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/ma6zqpp